Later life the realities of aging
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| adam_text | Contents ix PREFACE Part I: ! Introduction EMERGENCE AND SCOPE OF GERONTOLOGY The Advent of Gerontology 1 Demographic Trends 3 The Problems of Aging 13 Public Perceptions of Older Persons Conclusion 21 Key Terms 23 References 23 Notes 24 2 1 17 THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON AGING 25 Theory and Research 25 Disengagement Theory 28 Activity Theory 31 Human Development Theories 33 Continuity Theory 36 Age Stratification Theory 38 Older Americans as a Minority Group 39 Aging as an Exchange 41 The Symbolic Interaction Perspective 43 Labeling Theory 44 Conclusion 47 Key Terms 47 References 47 Notes 50 III
iv CONTENTS 3 HISTORICAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMPARISONS OF AGING 51 Introduction 51 Demographic Transition and the Aging of the World’s Population 54 Modernization and Aging 56 Criticism of the Modernization Theory 58 Critical Variables Determining the Status of the Aged 59 Theoretical Views on the Changing Status of the Elderly 62 Roles and Status of the Aged in Three Cultures 64 Conclusion 72 Key Terms 73 References 73 Notes 74 Part II: The Individual and The Social System 4 BIOLOGICAL AND HEALTH CORRELATES OF AGING 76 Introduction 76 Age-Related Changes in Human Physiology 79 Major Causes of Illness and Death in Old Age 81 Biological Theories of Aging 84 Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Illness 89 Holistic Health Care 94 Conclusion 97 Key Terms 99 References 99 Notes 100 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN LATER LIFE Introduction 102 Psychological and Performance Changes 103 Personality 107 Stability and Change in Personality 109 Self-Esteem 113 Adjustment to Aging 114 Stress 116 Conclusion 122 Key Terms 122 References 122 Notes 124 102
CONTENTS AGE NORMS, AGE CONSTRAINTS, AND ADULT SOCIALIZATION Life Space 128 Role 129 Age Synchronization 131 Normative Constraints 135 Attitudes Toward Old Age 136 Social Class and Adjustment to Old Age Age, Gender, and Longevity 138 Conclusion 140 Key Terms 141 References 141 Notes 142 V 126 136 AGING MINORITY GROUP MEMBERS Demographic Characteristics 146 Social Aspects of Aging 153 Service Needs 154 Subcultural and Value Disparities between the Dominant Group and Minority Groups The Asian American 158 Native Americans 159 Conclusion 161 Key Terms 162 References 162 Notes 163 144 156 Part III: Adjustment Patterns and Changing Lifestyles in Old Age FAMILY PATTERNS IN LATER LIFE Changing Roles and the Aging Family Husband-Wife Relations 168 Intergenerational Relations 174 Grandparenthood 177 Widowhood 179 Alternative Lifestyles 182 Second Marriages 184 Conclusion 186 Key Terms 187 References 188 Notes 190 165 166
VI CONTENTS 9 WORK, LEISURE, AND RETIREMENT PATTERNS 191 Introduction 191 Work 192 Free Time 197 Leisure 198 Retirement 201 Conclusion 210 Key Terms 211 References 211 Notes 213 10 LIVING ENVIRONMENTS IN LATER LIFE 214 Residential Segregation of the Aged 215 Design and Environmental Factors in Senior Housing 219 Housing and Community Choices of Older Americans 223 Housing Costs 225 Sociability 228 Institutionalization 229 Relocation 231 Conclusion 232 Key Terms 233 References 234 Notes 235 11 DEATH AND DYING The Impact of Death on Society 238 Attitudes toward Death 239 The Meaning of Death 244 Critical Questions about Death 246 Adjustments to Dying 252 Grief 254 Conclusion 256 Key Terms 257 References 257 Notes 259 237
CONTENTS Part IV: 12 Societal Issues Confronting Older Americans THE ECONOMICS OF AGING Economic Needs of Older Americans Income 261 Poverty 264 Sources of Income 266 Effects of Inflation 272 Conclusion 274 Key Terms 275 References 275 Notes 276 13 260 260 EXPLOITATION OF THE AGED: CRIMES, CONFIDENCE GAMES, AND FRAUDS Fear of Crime 277 Victimization by Crime 278 The Older Person’s Response to Victimization Confidence Games and Frauds 283 Abuse of the Elderly 285 Conclusion 287 Key Terms 289 References 289 Notes 290 14 VII 277 281 POLITICS AND THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM Political Participation 291 Intergenerational Conflict or Consensus 298 Status Inconsistency 300 Age and Political Conservatism 301 Social Services for Older Americans 302 Future Directions of Service Programs for the Aged Conclusion 316 Key Terms 317 References 317 Notes 318 291 314
viii CONTENTS 15 RELIGION AND AGING 319 Introduction 319 Church Attendance 320 Belief in God 322 Belief in Immortality 323 Orthodox Religion 324 Religious Ritualism and Private Devotionalism 325 Religiosity and Life Satisfaction 326 The Role of the Aged in the Church 328 Conclusion 329 Key Terms 331 References 331 Notes 333 16 AGING AND THE AGED: FUTURE PROSPECTS AND ISSUES Gerontology: The Future of the Discipline Theories of Aging 336 Health 337 Retirement Income 339 Family 341 Residential Location 343 Postindustrial Society 343 Values 344 Work and Leisure 345 Power 345 Death 345 Government Services 345 Conclusion 346 Key Terms 347 References 347 Notes 347 INDEX 334 335 348
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